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After an eventful Week 10 that featured seven matchups between ranked teams and No. 1 losing again, there’s sure to be more drama in the latest Playoff rankings.
Here's how @amock419's model predicts the latest bracket ahead of the 9 p.m. ET release:
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After the NWSL quarterfinals, the focus should be on who will book a place in the championship match on Nov. 21.
Instead, it's been about poor field quality, small stadiums, unfair compromises and the logistical labyrinth that has been the NWSL’s efforts to secure suitable venues for two of its biggest teams ahead of their semifinal matches.
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The history of the college football playoff expansion has been fraught with dissent and misaligned priorities. Leaders struggled to agree upon it, but it was clear that staying in a 12-team playoff was untenable.
@ralphDrussoATH and @ChrisVannini on how the 24-team deal came to be:
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“It is an astronomical price for Jordan Davis and what he is as a player."
@robertmays, @davehelman_ and Derrik Klassen break down the Jacksonville Jaguars' blockbuster trade for defensive tackle Jordan Davis.
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“I mean I wouldn’t have minded another cornerback in this town."
@robertmays, @davehelman_ and Derrik Klassen discuss which moves they would have liked to see a few teams make at the NFL Trade Deadline.
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Kirk Cousins offers his goodbyes to the Raiders and support for Fernando Mendoza on his way out via Instagram.
The Minnesota Vikings have released WR Odell Beckham Jr., the team announced.
He remains eligible to return to the practice squad.
More analysis from The Athletic’s NFL writers:
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The New York Mets are scheduled to meet with ace left-hander Tarik Skubal at some point next week, sources confirm to @WillSammon.
The NFL trade deadline has passed and Jonathan Taylor will remain with the Indianapolis Colts.
Minnesota is in a much more competitive position with Kirk Cousins. Still, the Vikings' QB problems are largely of their own creation.
@danielrpopper gives Minnesota a C for the trade.
Here's how the Raiders graded out:
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“I can’t imagine that Brandon Beane is overly thrilled with James Gladstone right now."
@robertmays, @davehelman_ and Derrik Klassen discuss the steep price the Buffalo Bills had to pay for Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker.
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FINAL // Bills 23, Vikings 6.
A complete and utter offensive failure. The passing game did not exist. Carson Wentz had an 8.9 passer rating. RBs only got 11 carries. They have made calls on QBs, and it feels necessary now — even if it offers no certainty.
The record is 6-2.
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"There were guys you could've potentially traded for for less... I ended up grading it a D-... way too much for a player that's playing half the snaps."
@danielrpopper joined the show to break down the Jaguars trade for Jordan Davis with Charles McDonald and @MaxBrowne4
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The buyout clause in U.S. men’s national team head coach Mauricio Pochettino’s contract is in the ballpark of $10 million, sources tell The Athletic.
Manchester United is considering Pochettino as a potential head coach to replace Michael Carrick.
More details from @PaulTenorio, @tombogert and @HenryBushnell:
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Justin Jefferson is standing all by himself. Looks like he's seething.
I would say this is the best Wemby game I’ve seen this season, but it’s been a pretty good season. This is one of those nights where it looks like he is playing a different sport. He’s up to 40 points, 11 rebounds and eight blocks in 25 minutes, with some unbelievable plays in there. A finger roll from beyond the free throw line, humiliating blocks, dazzling post moves. Just everything under … well, over … the Sun(s).
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